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Pouya Hosseini

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PhD in Atomic-Scale Characterization of Solid Electrolyte Interphases in Lithium Batteries Ruhr University Bochum in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

3-year fully funded PhD position funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant INTERACT. Full-time position at TV-L E13, 100% salary, fixed-term for up to 3 years.

Deadline

Expired

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Germany

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Keywords

Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Atom Probe Tomography
Material Characterization
Ion Beam Physics
Lithium-ion Batteries
Cryogenic

About this position

Ruhr University Bochum is advertising a 3-year PhD position in atomic-scale characterization of solid electrolyte interphases (SEI/CEI) in lithium batteries. The project is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant “INTERACT” and is hosted in the Chair of Atomic Scale Characterisation within the research center for interface-dominated high-performance materials (ZGH).

The successful candidate will investigate electrode/electrolyte interfaces and the interfacial processes that affect battery performance, including dendrite formation, Coulombic inefficiency, and short cycle life. The work is highly experimental and uses advanced characterization methods such as Atom Probe Tomography (APT) with cryogenic transfer, aberration-corrected TEM, Focused Ion Beam (FIB), and XPS. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and battery interface research.

Eligibility highlights: an excellent MSc in materials science, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or organic chemistry; experience with lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries; cell assembly and electrochemical cycling experience; strong electrochemistry background; and experience with SEM/FIB. XPS experience on battery interfaces is a plus. Applicants should have strong English skills and be able to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team. Ruhr University Bochum notes that German and English are the campus languages, and competence in at least one is required, with willingness to learn the other.

Funding and terms: the position is full-time, TV-L E13 (100%), and fixed-term for 3 years. It is described as fully funded through third-party ERC funding. The start date is as early as possible.

Application deadline: 2026-05-03. Apply via the university online portal and include a cover letter, CV with publication list, and PhD certificate as one document. Mention reference number ANR 5608.

Funding details

3-year fully funded PhD position funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant INTERACT. Full-time position at TV-L E13, 100% salary, fixed-term for up to 3 years.

What's required

Applicants should have an excellent MSc in materials science, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or organic chemistry. Required experience includes lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, cell assembly, electrochemical cycling tests for aqueous or non-aqueous batteries, and solid knowledge of electrochemistry or relevant project experience. Experience with scanning electron microscopy/focused ion beam is required or strongly expected, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of battery interfaces is a plus. Strong spoken and written English, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team are required. Competence in German or English is needed, with willingness to learn the other language.

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